A Bouquet of Messages
I read about it in Her World Magazine February 1996
Aster After-thoughts. "I regret my impetuousness. Do not take me too seriously."
Azalea Moderation. "Be more moderate in your actions."
Balsam Impatience. "I can hardly live till I see you again."
Basil Animosity. "I dislike you."
Begonia Warning. "We are being watched."
Bell-flower Morning. "Meet me tomorrow morning."
Bluebell Constancy. "I am faithful."
Bramble Remorse. "I was too hasty. Please forgive me."
Buttercup Radiance. "What golden beauty is yours!"
Camellia Loveliness. "How radiantly lovely you are!"
Camomile Fortitude. "I admire your courage in adversity. Hope on."
Carnation, Pink Encouragement. "Thank you for your charming token."
Carnation, Red Passionate love. "I must see you soon."
Cherry Blossom Increase. "To the ripening of our friendship."
Chrysanthemum, Bronze Friendship. "Though I value your friendship, I cannot love you."
Chrysanthemum, Red Reciprocated love. "I love you."
Chrysanthemum, Yellow Discouragement. "My heart is given to another."
Chrysanthemum, White Truth. "I believe in you."
Coreopsis Love at first sight. "You have conquered me."
Coriander Hidden worth. "DO not judge too much by appearances."
Crocus, Spring Joy of youth. "My heart beats with yours."
Cyclamen Indifference. "Your protestations leave me unmoved."
Daffodil Refusal. "I do not return your affections."
Dahlia, Red Rebuff. "You have mistaken my feelings."
Dahlia, White Dismissal. "Do not approach me."
Dahlia, Yellow Distaste. "Your attentions are distasteful."
Daisy, Field Temporisation. "I will give you an answer in a few days."
Daisy, Michaelmas Farewell."Do not write or speak to me; I can never love you."
Daisy, Moon Autumn love. "Choose a lover of your own age; youth and middle-age may not mate."
Daisy, Ox-eye Hope. "I might learn to love you."
Dandelion Absurdity. "Your pretentious are ridiculous."
Everlasting flower Death of hope. "At your wish I go away, to forget you never."
Fuchsia Warning. "Beware; your lover is false."
Gardenia Sweetness. "Like unto this virgin flower are you."
Geranium, Pink Doubt. "Explain your actions."
Geranium, Scarlet Duplicity. "I do not trust you."
Geranium, White Indecision. "I have not made up my mind."
Gladiolus Pain. "Your words have wounded me."
Golden Rod Indecision. "My mind is not made up."
Heliotrope Devotion. "You are my sun."
Hyacinth, Blue Devotion. "I will give my life to your service."
Hyacinth, White Admiration. "I admire you."
Hydrangea Changeableness. "What are you so fickle?"
Iris, Purple Ardour. "You have set my heart aglow."
Ivy Bonds. "I desire you for my bride."
Jasmine Elegance. "How dainty and elegant you are."
Jasmine, Cape Spring. "Better times are in store for us."
Lavender Negation. "I like you so much, but this, I am sure, is not love."
Lilac, Purple First love. "You are my first love."
Lilac, White Innocence. "A tribute to your beauty and spirituality."
Lily, Tiger Passion. "My love knows no bounds."
Lily, White Purity. "I kiss the hem of your garment."
Lily-of-the-valley Maidenly modesty. "Friendship is sweet; talk to me not of love."
Marigold. African Boorishness. "Refinement appeals to me."
Marigold, French Jealousy. "You are unreasonably jealous."
Mimosa Sensitiveness. "You are too brusque."
Mint Homeliness. "Look for a wife of your own age and taste."
Myrtle Fragrance. "Be my sweetheart."
Narcissus Self-love. "You love no one better than yourself."
Oleander Warning. "A false friend has betrayed our secret."
Orchid Luxury. "I will make life sweet for you."
Pansy, Purple Souvenirs. "The thoughts of happy days spent together are my greatest treasure."
Pansy, White Thoughts of love. "You are ever in my thoughts."
Periwinkle First love. "My heart was whole until I saw you."
Petunia Proximity. "I like you near me."
Primrose Dawning love. "I might learn to love you."
Rose, Red Love. "I love you."
Rose, White Refusal. "I love you not." Can also denote pure love.
Rose, Yellow Misplaced affection. "I love another."
Rosemary Remembrance. "Never will your memory fade."
Salvia, Red Passion. "Passionate love is often short-lived."
Sunflower Ostentation. "Things that glitter do not impress me."
Thyme Domestic virtue. "I need a wife as capable as you."
Tuberose Wounding. "I fluttered near the flame and singed my wings."
Tulip Avowal. "By this token I declare my passion."
Violet, dog Lad's love. "You are my first sweetheart."
Aster After-thoughts. "I regret my impetuousness. Do not take me too seriously."
Azalea Moderation. "Be more moderate in your actions."
Balsam Impatience. "I can hardly live till I see you again."
Basil Animosity. "I dislike you."
Begonia Warning. "We are being watched."
Bell-flower Morning. "Meet me tomorrow morning."
Bluebell Constancy. "I am faithful."
Bramble Remorse. "I was too hasty. Please forgive me."
Buttercup Radiance. "What golden beauty is yours!"
Camellia Loveliness. "How radiantly lovely you are!"
Camomile Fortitude. "I admire your courage in adversity. Hope on."
Carnation, Pink Encouragement. "Thank you for your charming token."
Carnation, Red Passionate love. "I must see you soon."
Cherry Blossom Increase. "To the ripening of our friendship."
Chrysanthemum, Bronze Friendship. "Though I value your friendship, I cannot love you."
Chrysanthemum, Red Reciprocated love. "I love you."
Chrysanthemum, Yellow Discouragement. "My heart is given to another."
Chrysanthemum, White Truth. "I believe in you."
Coreopsis Love at first sight. "You have conquered me."
Coriander Hidden worth. "DO not judge too much by appearances."
Crocus, Spring Joy of youth. "My heart beats with yours."
Cyclamen Indifference. "Your protestations leave me unmoved."
Daffodil Refusal. "I do not return your affections."
Dahlia, Red Rebuff. "You have mistaken my feelings."
Dahlia, White Dismissal. "Do not approach me."
Dahlia, Yellow Distaste. "Your attentions are distasteful."
Daisy, Field Temporisation. "I will give you an answer in a few days."
Daisy, Michaelmas Farewell."Do not write or speak to me; I can never love you."
Daisy, Moon Autumn love. "Choose a lover of your own age; youth and middle-age may not mate."
Daisy, Ox-eye Hope. "I might learn to love you."
Dandelion Absurdity. "Your pretentious are ridiculous."
Everlasting flower Death of hope. "At your wish I go away, to forget you never."
Fuchsia Warning. "Beware; your lover is false."
Gardenia Sweetness. "Like unto this virgin flower are you."
Geranium, Pink Doubt. "Explain your actions."
Geranium, Scarlet Duplicity. "I do not trust you."
Geranium, White Indecision. "I have not made up my mind."
Gladiolus Pain. "Your words have wounded me."
Golden Rod Indecision. "My mind is not made up."
Heliotrope Devotion. "You are my sun."
Hyacinth, Blue Devotion. "I will give my life to your service."
Hyacinth, White Admiration. "I admire you."
Hydrangea Changeableness. "What are you so fickle?"
Iris, Purple Ardour. "You have set my heart aglow."
Ivy Bonds. "I desire you for my bride."
Jasmine Elegance. "How dainty and elegant you are."
Jasmine, Cape Spring. "Better times are in store for us."
Lavender Negation. "I like you so much, but this, I am sure, is not love."
Lilac, Purple First love. "You are my first love."
Lilac, White Innocence. "A tribute to your beauty and spirituality."
Lily, Tiger Passion. "My love knows no bounds."
Lily, White Purity. "I kiss the hem of your garment."
Lily-of-the-valley Maidenly modesty. "Friendship is sweet; talk to me not of love."
Marigold. African Boorishness. "Refinement appeals to me."
Marigold, French Jealousy. "You are unreasonably jealous."
Mimosa Sensitiveness. "You are too brusque."
Mint Homeliness. "Look for a wife of your own age and taste."
Myrtle Fragrance. "Be my sweetheart."
Narcissus Self-love. "You love no one better than yourself."
Oleander Warning. "A false friend has betrayed our secret."
Orchid Luxury. "I will make life sweet for you."
Pansy, Purple Souvenirs. "The thoughts of happy days spent together are my greatest treasure."
Pansy, White Thoughts of love. "You are ever in my thoughts."
Periwinkle First love. "My heart was whole until I saw you."
Petunia Proximity. "I like you near me."
Primrose Dawning love. "I might learn to love you."
Rose, Red Love. "I love you."
Rose, White Refusal. "I love you not." Can also denote pure love.
Rose, Yellow Misplaced affection. "I love another."
Rosemary Remembrance. "Never will your memory fade."
Salvia, Red Passion. "Passionate love is often short-lived."
Sunflower Ostentation. "Things that glitter do not impress me."
Thyme Domestic virtue. "I need a wife as capable as you."
Tuberose Wounding. "I fluttered near the flame and singed my wings."
Tulip Avowal. "By this token I declare my passion."
Violet, dog Lad's love. "You are my first sweetheart."